Alquemy Search & Consulting

12 Jobs

33 Employees

About the Company

Alquemy challenges traditional thinking and drives innovation through expert delivery of IT consultants, contractors and permanent staff in the areas of IT operations, software development, security, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and IT transformation. Our team creates measurable business value to help your organization gain a competitive edge.

Alquemy has grown quickly since opening our doors; today Alquemy operates across Canada and is actively working with the top contract and full-time talent across North America.

The IT staffing / contingent industry is becoming increasingly plagued by inexperience, misrepresentation, and an increased focus on high volume and low quality; leaving many organizations frustrated with the state of the industry.

Alquemy seeks to reinvigorate the industry by bringing quality, transparency, integrity, and accuracy back to staffing representation. Our proven systems and process are designed to deliver the highest quality candidates and build long lasting partnerships with our clients.

Decades of experience has taught us what to look for and what to ignore. By conducting thorough research on the complete market of passive candidates including talent data mining, sourcing, talent attraction, and recruitment; Alquemy provides you with the ability to make the best decision from the best talent in the marketplace.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Alquemy Search & Consulting
Job Title: Junior Full Stack Developer
Job Description: **Job Title** Junior Full Stack Developer **Role Summary** Execute and support development of desktop applications, RESTful web services, and web applications. Collaborate with business analysts, subject‑matter experts, and stakeholders across SDLC phases (waterfall & Scrum) to design, implement, test, and maintain software solutions, providing 2‑to‑3rd level support to internal users. **Expectations** - Deliver work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team environment. - Demonstrate strong problem‑solving, communication, and time‑management skills. - Keep all software artifacts current, participate in code reviews, and adhere to agile practices. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and maintain .NET desktop applications, web services, and MVC web applications. - Design, code, and deploy REST APIs and front‑end components using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, Angular/React/NodeJS. - Perform SQL Server database design, T‑SQL development, and maintain SSIS/SSRS packages. - Create and manage deployment packages (WIX, Azure/AWS) and CI/CD pipelines (TFS, DevOps). - Provide 2nd/3rd‑level support for internal business applications. - Participate in requirement workshops, architecture discussions, and design reviews. - Maintain documentation, participate in sprint ceremonies, and follow agile processes. **Required Skills** - 2+ years experience with .NET Framework, C#, SQL Server/T‑SQL. - 2+ years experience as a Full‑Stack Web Developer: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, MVC. - Proficiency in at least one of: Angular, React, NodeJS, TypeScript, Golang. - Familiarity with SSIS, SSRS, WIX, Azure or AWS cloud services. - Knowledge of UML, IIS, Office 365/Visio, DevOps tools (TFS, CI/CD). - Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Certifications in .NET, Azure/AWS, or relevant front‑end technologies preferred but not mandatory.

Company Name: Alquemy Search & Consulting
Job Title: Cloud Engineer - Observability
Job Description: Job title: Cloud Engineer – Observability Role Summary: Execute and maintain observability for a portfolio of 150+ cloud services, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across multi‑continent deployments. Act as the subject‑matter expert on monitoring, alerting, and operational excellence, collaborating with DevOps/SRE and cross‑functional teams in an Agile environment. Expactations: - Deliver end‑to‑end observability solutions using Datadog, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps. - Lead the definition of observability practices, runbooks, and training materials. - Drive automation to reduce toil and improve deployment velocity. - Measured performance against SLAs, cost, and reliability targets. - Provide 24x7 support for customer‑facing services and collaborate on incident management. Key Responsibilities: - Own observability architecture and operations for production and non‑production environments. - Configure, monitor, and alert using Datadog; manage cost, configuration, and capacity planning. - Create and maintain runbooks, documentation, and DevOps processes. - Participate fully in sprints: planning, estimation, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives. - Mentor and support development teams in observability best practices. - Identify and implement automation to reduce repetitive tasks, benefiting overall efficiency. Required Skills: - 2+ years admin/operations experience with Datadog (configuration, cost mgmt). - 4+ years DevOps/SRE role with hands‑on Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitOps, Docker, CI/CD. - Strong understanding of observability principles and monitoring tools. - Experience with scripting/automation to reduce toil. - Proficient in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies. - Familiarity with ArgoCD, Databricks, SQL is a plus. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred). - Industry certifications such as ITIL, Azure Architect, or equivalent are an asset.

Company Name: Alquemy Search & Consulting
Job Title: Cloud Engineer - Datadog
Job Description: Job title: Cloud Engineer – Datadog Role Summary: Lead the observability strategy and administration of Datadog for production systems, integrating with Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines to support cross‑functional dev teams. Expectations: 12‑month contract, hybrid work (2 days/week in Vancouver or Calgary), independent remote collaboration, full ownership of observability tooling, 24x7 support, performance and cost optimization, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities: • Administer and configure Datadog dashboards, alerts, and cost‑management tools. • Design, implement, and maintain observability solutions across Azure, Kubernetes, and container environments. • Integrate Datadog with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps flows, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, optionally ArgoCD). • Provide 24x7 monitoring, incident response support, and SLA tracking. • Optimize system performance and cloud costs through data‑driven insights. • Develop and automate DevOps/SRE tooling to reduce manual toil. • Produce clear, professional documentation for processes and configurations. Required Skills: • 2+ years Datadog administration/operations experience (including configuration, dashboards, cost management). • 4+ years DevOps or SRE experience, with hands‑on Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, GitOps, and CI/CD. • Proficiency in Python/PowerShell/bash scripting for automation. • Strong documentation, communication, and professional demeanor. • Experience with remote, agile cross‑functional teams, and proactive problem‑solving. Optional but beneficial: ArgoCD, Azure DevOps CI/CD, Databricks, SQL, Kubernetes monitoring integrations. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • Industry certifications such as ITIL, Azure Cloud or equivalent architecture certifications, and any relevant observability or DevOps credentials are a plus.

Company Name: Alquemy Search & Consulting
Job Title: Network Security Specialist
Job Description: **Job Title:** Network Security Specialist **Role Summary:** Design, configure, and maintain next‑generation firewall and network security infrastructure. Manage day‑to‑day operations, governance, and orchestration solutions while driving continuous improvement and incident response. **Expectations:** - Operate ethically, adhering to company policies, laws, and regulations. - Engage proactively with IT Security Architecture and cross‑functional teams to meet operational objectives. - Deliver timely, compliant solutions that maximise security and efficiency. **Key Responsibilities:** - Administer and manage next‑generation firewalls and associated security platforms. - Review, implement, and optimize firewall rules and policies; maintain documentation. - Perform daily monitoring, real‑time event analysis, and root‑cause investigations for major incidents. - Conduct incident response activities, including threat intelligence generation and forensic analysis. - Apply change‑management processes for firewall and network security updates. - Support and resolve service tickets, following ITIL Problem, Request, Incident, and Change Management. - Lead continuous improvement initiatives to mature security solutions and reduce risk. - Coordinate vendor support, asset management, and acquisition of new security technologies. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency with next‑generation firewalls, firewall governance, and orchestration. - Experience with IDS/IPS, DNS firewalls, WAF, and SIEM (preferred). - Strong incident response and forensic analysis capabilities. - Familiarity with NIST/Canadian cybersecurity frameworks and ITIL. - Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management. - Analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Post‑secondary technical degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent diploma plus relevant experience. - Minimum 5 years of cyber‑security experience. - Preferred certifications: CISSP, GCIH, CCIE‑Security.

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